Brown in Spain: Translation

At a GlanceCity: GranadaPartner Institution: University of GranadaHousing: host families, with the option of moving to a flat after orientationLanguage Requirements: Advanced

Overview

Brown offers students with exceptional Spanish language skills the opportunity to enroll in a special semester program of study at the University of Granada's Faculty of Translation and Interpretation, commonly referred to as "Traductores." Traductores offers the largest array of linguistic offerings of any university in Spain and is renowned for its rigor in preparing students to translate and interpret at a professional level. Serious students of language will have an opportunity to immerse themselves in specialized courses that will significantly improve their language communication skills and give them a competitive advantage for career positions that require highly-honed second language proficiency.

Academics

Upon arrival, fall term students will enroll in a one month advanced-level intensive Spanish language course (two weeks for arriving spring term students) offered through the University of Granada's Center for Modern Languages (CLM). Students then begin their coursework at Traductores, enrolling in a load equivalent to 30 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits or 4 Brown credits. Examples of courses include:

Spanish Language (for High Advanced/Native Speakers)

Theory and Practice in Translation (Traductología)

Culture of Spanish Language

Spanish-English-Spanish Translation

Spanish-English-Spanish Interpretation

Specialized English-Spanish Translation

Careers in Translation and Interpretation

Interpretation in the Public Sector

Interpretation in Commerce and Tourism

Translation in Science and Technology

Computer Technology Tools for Translation and Interpretation

At the beginning of each term, Brown students will be assigned academic tutors who will guide and assist their studies throughout the semester.

Academic Calendar

Fall term: early September to the end of the third week in January

Spring term: late January through June

Housing

Students will be placed with carefully selected host families during the first month of the program. After the first month, they may choose to continue with the host family or, with the assistance of on-site staff, they may find their own housing, usually in shared private flats.

Language Requirements

Given the advanced language level required for this program, students who are interested should meet with the faculty advisor from the Hispanic studies department to discuss further.